The success of the tour has derived from a ticketing strategy which puts high, market value prices on front row, premium and VIP tickets – forcing touts to set their prices closer to the actual face value of the tickets, leaving little room to create a mark-up on price.

With the majority of proceeds from the tour being made from these premium seats, tickets for the upper-level seats have been able to go for much cheaper prices on both primary and secondary ticketing sites – especially as touts are being forced to sell off those tickets for less than face value, taking a loss on profit.

Speaking to Billboard, Eventellect’s Patrick Ryan pointed out the benefits of Live Nation and Jay-Z’s latest ticketing strategy.

“This might be the future of ticketing. We are seeing many creative pricing strategies and we are seeing artists find what works for them,” says Ryan said. “You generate a ton of revenue up front, but you still have a $25 price point that makes it more affordable for individuals who want to see an arena show.”